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Sea Turtle, Inc., South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

Meet and learn about sea turtles and how we can keep this endangered species around at this educational site founded by the so-called "Turtle Lady." Pick up a turtle souvenir in the shop, whose proceeds go to sea turtle conservation.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Island; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

A cost-effective way to entertain your family and engage them in understanding the importance of respecting wildlife and preserving nature. Children love the "touch tanks" that enable them to get...

Attraction type: Nature center
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Colley's Fins to Feathers, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

These are great, personal tours. The guides are actually familiar with the dolphins and are very well educated on the wildlife of the island. They go out with a minimum of two passengers, so no...

Attraction type: Tour
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Island Equestrian Center, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

Beginners and advanced riders enjoy the experience of horseback riding - not a trail ride or single file riding -along the scenic beaches of South Padre Island.

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

Surf manmade waves, move from ride to ride without ever leaving the water, blast uphill and down in thrilling water coasters or float peacefully on passive rides at this tropical water park modeled after its larger parent site in New Branfels.

Attraction type: Water park; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Kiteboarding is the island's first and only 100% dedicated kiteboarding center, catering to your specific needs. Our store is stocked with the latest top brand gear and our knowledgeable staff is seasoned professional coaches, industry specialists and advanced kiteboarders. We off friendly service, equipment advice and safer, quality instruction for beginners to advanced. Nobody has been kiteboarding South Padre longer than us!

Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic
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Whaling Wall, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Island; Beach
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Club Pelican West, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island
Attraction type: Dance club/disco
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Worldwinds Windsurfing, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Laguna Madre Nature Trail, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and numerous others tempted by the berries on the fiddlewood bushes along the trail

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Nature trail
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Andy Bowie Park, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

Andy Bowie Park is an excellent park for the person who wants to get away from the crowds and yet have showers, concessions, beach rentals and such at their finger tips. The Park has nice parking...

Attraction type: Beach; Park; Landmark/point of interest
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Breakaway Cruises, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island
Attraction type: Beach; State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island
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Padre Activity Rentals, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

Dunne Buggies, Jeep, Trackers, Bikes & Electric Scooters Rentals

Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail; Biking trail; Off road vehicle trail (4wd)
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Isla Tours, South Padre Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 23 attractions in South Padre Island

Isla Tours offers family fun for all ages. Dolphin watches, Eco tours, sunset cruises, Friday Night Fireworks cruises, snorkeling, kayak rentals, jet skis, bay and deep sea fishing. Private charters are also available. We strive to offer exciting and customer orientated activities for groups of all ages. We also are the best priced in town and offer group discounts and packages.

Attraction type: Tour; Group tour/boat
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Sandcastle Lessons, South Padre Island
Attraction type: Educational site
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Island Traders Bookstore, South Padre Island
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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This one-acre park and fishing pier was once the Queen Isalbella Causeway.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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Fisherman's Wharf, South Padre Island
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Marina
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